15-10 Administration GuideTransferring Configuration and Firmware Files with XMODEMYou can transfer configuration and firmware files with XMODEM through the Netopia 4752’s console port. Besure your terminal emulation program supports XMODEM file transfers.To go to the X-Modem File Transfer screen, select it in the Utilities & Diagnostics menu.Note: The X-Modem File Transfer screen is only available if you are connected via the Console port.It is good practice when updating programmable devices to disable any other programs or network activity onthe device or the attached computer. This includes WAN traffic such as a DSL connection or screen savers orother automatic programs running on the attached computer. Such activity can slow down or interrupt the filetransfer requiring you to rerun the upgrade.Updating firmwareFirmware updates may be available periodically from Netopia or from a site maintained by your organization’snetwork administration.Follow these steps to update the Netopia 4752’s firmware:1. Make sure you have the firmware file on disk and know the path to its location.2. Select Send Firmware to Netopia and press Return. The following dialog box appears:X-Modem File TransferSend Firmware to Netopia...Send Config to Netopia...Receive Config from Netopia...
